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When you think of the promotional USB flash drive industry what
words come to mind? Deception, scandal, fraud? I am guessing no.
However, for those looking to purchase customized USB drives those words
may be closer to your reality than you think. Buyer beware, this is a
perilous industry.
The majority of USB drives come from China.
Virtually no USB Wholesaler carries inventory. This means that they
never physically see your product. Therefore, quality control is a
serious issue and the possibility of receiving defective flash drives is
pretty high. Below are some of the more common mistakes that wholesale
USB consumers make and some advice that will help you avert these
pitfalls:
Penny Saver #1: Saving $100 can cost you $1000's! Do not put your brand in the hands of an untrustworthy USB provider.
Problem
#1: Buying low quality wholesale USB's can ruin your professional
credibility! 90% of USB horror stories start right here.

Promotional merchandise is a dynamic marketing tool that has many uses for almost every business in every industry. Whether you're looking for creative advertising space or just trying to keep in touch with past customers, promotional merchandise is a unique way to get the job done.
Red-hot Branding With Promotional Merchandise
Successfully branding your company is no easy task. When you think about the fact that the average American is exposed to approximately 247 commercial messages EVERY DAY, you can understand the importance of creating a distinct brand. A brand will separate your company from the overwhelming flood of competitors that are constantly vying for the public's attention.
One of the best tools you can use to help build your brand is promotional merchandise. In 2007, a survey organized by Source-e polled a sample of 429 respondents, two-thirds of which were labeled as CEOs, Chairmen, or Managers at their companies. According to the resu

Advertising campaigns that feature promotional items are among the most effective, but you may be wondering what types of promotional items are the most popular. According to the sales figures reported to the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), these are the top five categories of promotional products and the market share that each of them holds.
Promotional Apparel
With 22.5% of industry sales, promotional apparel is the leader in categories of promotional items by a runaway 10%. These figures include promotional caps, t-shirts, polo shirts, jackets, sweatshirts - anything that is worn.
What makes wearables so popular? For one thing, they appeal to both customers and employees, and are bought for a wide range of reasons. They can be part of a motivational strategy or bought as incentives for staff. In many cases, they are bought for wear as uniforms or to be worn by employees for special events. T-shirts and caps are among the most popular giv

Any business that wants to experience growth must invest in
advertising and marketing because without the exposure, the business
will remain unknown and will not be able to attract traffic to itself.
This is what makes promotional products very ideal for publicity with a
view to making a brand visible. Promotional mugs are great for making a
business known because they are unique in the promotional products
industry.
Promotional travel mugs are also long lasting, practical
and flashy and are great for creating an impact. Because travel mugs
are not expensive, when you customize them with your company's name,
logo and perhaps a special message, you make them a giveaway gift that
is wonderful and has great value. Travel mugs are also acceptable
because of their inclusive appeal making them a gift that can be given
to anyone. They will last for long and will be used over and over again.
A
promotional product that is functional will genera

An insulated water bottle is a great tool for athletes that need
to get hydration while also keeping beverages warm or cold. No matter
what time of the year you participate in sports, having the right amount
of liquids in your body is necessary in order to stay healthy. The more
active that you are, the higher the amount of liquids you need to drink
to prevent dehydration. When you are exercising, water that is too cold
or too warm can be unpleasant to drink, often resulting in athletes
avoiding drinking. This can dramatically lower performance ability, as
well as increase the general risk of injury.
When you are
selecting an insulated water bottle for your use, there are a few things
that you will want to keep in mind. First, selecting a bottle is more
than just picking one that has a nice appearance. You need to select a
bottle that is crafted only of higher quality plastics. During the
manufacturing process, lower quality plastics can contai